Freedom Camping Act 2011
The Freedom Camping Act is an Act of Parliament passed into law in New Zealand in 2011 that allows local authorities to pass bylaws that permit or prohibit freedom camping in specific areas. In 2011 the Minister for the Environment Nick Smith announced that the government will introduce a Freedom Camping Bill into Parliament with the intention that the law will be in place before the Rugby World Cup.[1]
| Freedom Camping Act | |
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| New Zealand Parliament | |
| Royal assent | 29 August 2011 |
| Legislative history | |
| Passed | 2011 |
| Status: Current legislation | |
See also
References
- NZPA (15 May 2011). "Legislation to clamp down on freedom campers". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
External links
- Text of the Act
- Freedom camping at the Department of Conservation
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